Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry preview the best Christmas comedy, plus tales of panto and Ed interviews Lee Mack.
Vera faces homelessness and Irene is inundated. Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield's missives star Anne Reid and Prunella Scales.
Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life
Episode 2: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Lucien Freud's daughter compares her family Yuletides to the sometimes difficult childhood of her heroine. Read by Tamsin Greig.
Victoria Coren chairs the programme that likes to think the unthinkable. Former host David Baddiel makes a special appearance, joined by David Mitchell and Rev Richard Coles. Show more
The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities. Stars Richard Briers. From August 1968.
The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe.
After disturbing a burglar, Sarah Jane Smith investigates a mysterious clinic. Doctor Who spin-off adventure by Stephen Cole, read by Elisabeth Sladen.
Without repetition, deviation or hesitation, Nicholas Parsons shares his castaway picks with Kirsty Young. From November 2007.
Bright Young Things
Episode 1: P G Wodehouse - Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. An unexpected invite to spend Christmas in the country throws Jeeves's plans into disarray. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. Sketches and songs with Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. From March 1998. Show more
Donna's heart is all of a flutter, Keith is having a tough time, and there's a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for Tracy, but will it all come good?
Linda Smith concludes her panoramic investigation with a visit to the World Cracker Pulling extravaganza. From December 2001.
Vera faces homelessness and Irene is inundated. Carole Hayman and Lou Wakefield's missives star Anne Reid and Prunella Scales.
Susie Boyt - My Judy Garland Life
Episode 2: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Lucien Freud's daughter compares her family Yuletides to the sometimes difficult childhood of her heroine. Read by Tamsin Greig.
4 Extra Debut. Celebrating the extraordinary fairs once held on London's frozen River Thames. With Francine Stock and Seamus Heaney. From 2009. Show more
The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities. Stars Richard Briers. From August 1968.
The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe.
The best of this week's 4 O'Clock Show programmes, including a visit to a brussels sprout farm, making the perfect Christmas pudding, and celebrating The Snowman's birthday.
After disturbing a burglar, Sarah Jane Smith investigates a mysterious clinic. Doctor Who spin-off adventure by Stephen Cole, read by Elisabeth Sladen.
The famous comedian's life story reaches an end. Tragedy strikes, but Arthur proves how big his heart is. From July 1975.
Mark Gatiss introduces Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster. Show more
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
6. World Without Fire
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
After sparking a plane crash, the deadly Exon plant strain's advancement continues. Stars TP McKenna and Paul Copley. Show more
Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. Sketches and songs with Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. From March 1998. Show more
Donna's heart is all of a flutter, Keith is having a tough time, and there's a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for Tracy, but will it all come good?
Linda Smith concludes her panoramic investigation with a visit to the World Cracker Pulling extravaganza. From December 2001.
The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities. Stars Richard Briers. From August 1968.
The cheeky schoolboy causes confusion by doing a good turn for an old lady. Starring Jimmy Clitheroe.
Without repetition, deviation or hesitation, Nicholas Parsons shares his castaway picks with Kirsty Young. From November 2007.
Bright Young Things
Episode 1: P G Wodehouse - Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. An unexpected invite to spend Christmas in the country throws Jeeves's plans into disarray. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Victoria Coren chairs the programme that likes to think the unthinkable. Former host David Baddiel makes a special appearance, joined by David Mitchell and Rev Richard Coles. Show more
Pondering his life as a cartoonist proves to be more dangerous and revealing than intended. Stars Paul McCrink. From July 2002. Show more
Steam powered fun from the Great Exhibition of 1851, plus the latest inventions. Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From November 2000. Show more
It's time for 'flour power' and suddenly everything turns cool! Craig Brown's satirical history of Britain. From September 2006. Show more
Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Peter Baynham. From August 1992. Show more
Mark Gatiss introduces Dawn King's tale of a young couple ignoring warnings on a New Zealand getaway. Stars Christopher Webster. Show more
James Follett - The Destruction Factor
6. World Without Fire
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 9 months
After sparking a plane crash, the deadly Exon plant strain's advancement continues. Stars TP McKenna and Paul Copley. Show more
Without repetition, deviation or hesitation, Nicholas Parsons shares his castaway picks with Kirsty Young. From November 2007.
Bright Young Things
Episode 1: P G Wodehouse - Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. An unexpected invite to spend Christmas in the country throws Jeeves's plans into disarray. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.
Australian lifestyle, and a Euro rock band. Sketches and songs with Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. From March 1998. Show more
Donna's heart is all of a flutter, Keith is having a tough time, and there's a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for Tracy, but will it all come good?
Linda Smith concludes her panoramic investigation with a visit to the World Cracker Pulling extravaganza. From December 2001.
The Dean asks Sparrow, Evans and Benskin to organise St Swithin's festivities. Stars Richard Briers. From August 1968.
4 Extra Debut. Celebrating the extraordinary fairs once held on London's frozen River Thames. With Francine Stock and Seamus Heaney. From 2009. Show more